Washington Week with The Atlantic

February 17, 2012

02/17/2012 | 24m 20s

As the GOP presidential primary race between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tightens, the panel previews the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Plus, President Barack Obama's proposed budget, a deal to extend payroll tax cuts, and tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Jackie Calmes, New York Times; Susan Davis, USA Today; Martha Raddatz, ABC News.

Aired: 02/17/12

Rating: NR

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